Louder With Ace
Ace documents music history, behind the scenes and the music business in his weekly discussions. As the co-manager of Uriah Heep, Black Star Riders, Europe and more, and experience with iconic bands throughout the decades, this is the place to go for the cold hard facts on the hard cold biz. Email acetalksmusic@gmail.com to reach out or suggest topics or guests. Help support us on Patreon by clicking: https://www.patreon.com/louderwithace - we really appreciate your support!
Episodes
49 episodes
Rock 'n' Roll Comedians with Special Guest Don Jamieson
Rock & Roll and Comedy have always been closely linked. There is an old running joke that all comedians want to be rock stars and rock stars want to be comedians. Today Ace talks to renowned Rock 'n' Roll Comedian Don Jamieson about some of...
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Louder With Ace - The Back Rooms - Favorite Horror Movies with Special Guest Acey Slade
This time, Ace and Sean sit down with legendary guitarist Acey Slade (Dope, Murderdolls, Misfits) and talk about their favorite horror movies. Horror movies... love 'em or hate 'em, they are part of the fabric of our entertainment landscape. Th...
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Louder With Ace - The Back Rooms - Ron Chaney
This time around, Ace and Sean talk to Ron Chaney. Talk about a formidable family tree! Today Ace and Sean talk to Ron Chaney, owner of Chaney Entertainment. Ron is a staple in the horror convention scene. His great gra...
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The Billion Dollar Question: What is the Future of the Music Industry?
Legendary rock music manager Ace Trump launches his new podcast tackling the big question: what is the future of the music industry? Ace kicks off a series of conversations with international changemakers by talking to the author o...
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Rock & Roll Comedians
Rock & Roll and Comedy have always been closely linked. There is an old running joke that all comedians want to be rock stars and rock stars want to be comedians. Today Ace and Sean talk about some of the great comedians that took their Roc...
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Artist Anomalies – Bands That Succeeded Despite Going Against the Norm
Sometimes there are bands that succeed despite breaking all the conventions and rules that seem to shape the majority. Whether they perform in a foreign language or they ignore their hits and focus on their new material… today Sean and Ace disc...
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Hidden Gems 1
Anybody that loves music as much as we do is chasing that special rush. That awesome feeling when you truly connect with a song and all you want to do during that magical time is listen to it over and over. This rarefied drug is very hard to co...
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Bands We Saw BEFORE They Were Famous
There is a certain special something that comes from seeing a band BEFORE they are famous. There is just something about them when you see them… and you just know they are going to have an impact. And, there is always that kind of swagger you g...
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Why Are So Many Artists Selling The Rights To Their Song Catalogs Now?
As of late, the media has been filled with stories of big name artists selling off the rights to their music catalogs for large sums of money. Why is this happening now? Ace and Sean dive deep into the reasons why so many huge deals are being m...
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Vinyl Records And Their Reborn Popularity
In the past 20 years, the retro taste of music collectors has taken the form of the resurgence of vinyl records. But why? What is so appealing to collectors about vinyl releases in a world that lives and dies by the streaming numbers? This week...
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Albums That Changed Our Lives - Heavy Metal Soundtrack
Every once in a while an album comes along that just changes us. An album that is one of our go-to pleasures. An album that helps shape our musical taste. This week, Ace and Sean talk about a album that has great influenced both of their lives....
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Ace On Music Is Back!
We are back! After a extended break, the Ace on Music team is back and in full effect. What the heck happened? Ace - the Music Man is the manager of Thin Lizzy, Uriah Heep and others and has extensive experience in the music busine...
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Dynamic Pricing For Concert Tickets
Dynamic Ticket pricing is becoming the norm for concert tickets. Ever bought an airline ticket? Ever notice how the prices can change from day to day or even moment to moment? That ticketing model is being adapted by the concert industry. How i...
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Famous Bands With No Original Members Left
It is happening more and more... a band from your youth is still on tour playing the hits. But there are NONE of the original members left on the stage. Is that OK? Are these just glorified tribute bands? This week the Sean and Ace talk about t...
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Streaming Music - Are Streaming Services Good For Artists?
Streaming services have taken over the music world. With each passing year we see less and less physical sales and more streaming. Today the guys discuss if streaming helps or hurts the musical artists of today.Email acetalksmusic@gmail...
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What Exactly Is A Band Manager?
Over the years I have spent being a band manager, the one question I frequently get asked is... "What exactly does a band's manager do?" Well, today We talk about what a band manager does, and things like the difference between a band manager a...
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The Birth Of A Band - Tax The Heat
As a manager, once Adam and I started experiencing some success, a large number of artists (both established and unestablished) started reaching out to us seeing if we would be interested in managing their careers. But the truth is that working...
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Underrated Albums From Established Artists
Anytime that a music fan embraces an artist's catalog, invariably, there are certain albums in the their lexicon that didn't get the attention they deserved. Maybe the current music trends at the time were not in line with their musical style, ...
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Vaccine Passports - Is This The Future Of Live Music?
Now that the various vaccines effective against the COVID 19 virus are becoming more and more prevalent each and every day and more people are taking it daily, we are coming closer and closer to the day when live music will once again be a part...
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Can I Still Listen To Marilyn Manson?
In this age of cancel culture, I am a little lost about what I am supposed to do. I have been a fan of Marilyn Manson since the release of his first major album, “Portrait of an American Family”. I have followed his career closely and have love...
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Concerts in a COVID Vaccine World
As the world is well on its way to getting the COVID vaccine to most people that want it, we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel as far as the ban on live concerts. It is expected that atleast some events will take place this...
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Music and the Power of "E" - How has the Explicit Rating Impacted Music
The Power of ‘E’ – Does Explicit Warnings On Songs Help or Hinder?A number of years ago, a bunch of Washington wives decided that music was becoming too adult and they lobbied Congress to affix warning labels on albums that they deemed ...
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Artists, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and the Real Low Down Scoop
We will be talking about NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). NFTs are the talk of the town, with Kings of Leon pushed music to the forefront when they offered their new release as a NFT Ace - the Music Man is the manager of Thin Lizz...
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What Is Your Favorite Band's Worst Album?
Every band has them... the albums that most of the fans don't like. Usually these albums come as a result of an artist trying to explore new musical avenues. Sometimes it because they made an album when they just weren't ready to do it. This we...
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Why Are Companies Like Hipgnosis buying all these catalogs for big $$$? Part 2
This week we feature part two of our coverage of this topic. Special Guests Seth Berg and Adam Parsons The music press has been filled with headlines over the past couple of years about companies like Hipgnosis, Primary Wave, Round Hill a...
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